Los Angeles, California area codes
- Main area code for Los Angeles
- 213
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- The main area code for Los Angeles is 213. 7 codes serve the city in total: 213, 323, 738, 310, 424, 818, 747.
- Updated 8 October 2026
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Area codes in Los Angeles, California
7 area codes serve Los Angeles. 213 is the main one.
| Code | Covers | In service | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213 | Los Angeles · main | 1947 | |
| 323 | Overlay of 213 | 1998 | |
| 738 | Overlay of 213 | 2024 | |
| 310 | Los Angeles | 1991 | |
| 424 | Overlay of 310 | 2006 | |
| 818 | Burbank | 1984 | |
| 747 | Overlay of 818 | 2009 |
Bars show years in service. Source: North American Numbering Plan Administrator, retrieved 8 October 2026.
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Do you need to dial the area code in Los Angeles?
Yes. Los Angeles is served by more than one area code, so local calls require the full ten-digit number including the area code.
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Spam calls in Los Angeles
These are the numbers on Los Angeles’s area codes most reported to the FTC in the 30 days to 8 October 2026. Caller ID can be spoofed, so a local-looking number is not proof of a local caller.
Most reported Los Angeles numbers · last 30 days
| Number | Reports | Last reported |
|---|---|---|
| (213) 246-3439 | 18 | 8 days ago |
| (213) 861-9431 | 5 | 15 days ago |
| (213) 263-4497 | 3 | 24 days ago |
| (213) 277-0949 | 3 | 21 days ago |
| (213) 652-5088 | 3 | 18 days ago |
A number listed here may itself be a spoofing victim rather than the caller. These are unverified consumer reports.
Source: FTC Do Not Call Reported Calls Data, unverified consumer reports, retrieved 8 October 2026. Request a correction.
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Questions
What is the area code for Los Angeles?
The main area code for Los Angeles, California is 213. 323, 738, 310, 424, 818, 747 also serve the city.
How many area codes does Los Angeles have?
Los Angeles has 7 area codes: 213, 323, 738, 310, 424, 818, 747.
Do I need to dial ten digits in Los Angeles?
Yes. Los Angeles is served by more than one area code, so local calls require the full ten-digit number including the area code.
What area code is 213?
Area code 213 covers Los Angeles and the surrounding area in California.
Can I get a 213 number if I do not live in Los Angeles?
Yes. VoIP providers issue 213 numbers regardless of where you are, which is how businesses establish a local presence in Los Angeles without an office there.